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12/11/2024 Fête du Muguet
The Fête du Muguet (Lily of the Valley Day) is a French tradition celebrated on May 1st , which coincides with Labor Day (Fête du...
Qian Anna
Dec 11, 20241 min read
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12/10/2024 Se faire rouler dans la farine
The French idiom "Se faire rouler dans la farine" literally translates to "to get rolled in flour," but its figurative meaning is "to be...
Qian Anna
Dec 10, 20241 min read
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12/9/2024 Le patrimoine
"Le patrimoine" in French refers to the heritage of a nation, encompassing its cultural, historical, and natural treasures. This includes...
Qian Anna
Dec 9, 20241 min read
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12/8/2024 Tintamarre
Tintamarre is a joyful and noisy parade celebrated primarily in the Francophone world, notably in Acadian communities in Canada....
Qian Anna
Dec 8, 20241 min read
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12/7/2024 Soutien-gorge
"Soutien-gorge" is the French term for a bra, which literally translates to "support for the throat." This odd-sounding translation comes...
Qian Anna
Dec 7, 20241 min read
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12/6/2024 Chèvrefeuille
"Chèvrefeuille," which means "honeysuckle" in English, is a fragrant flowering plant known for its sweet-smelling blossoms and trailing...
Qian Anna
Dec 6, 20241 min read
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12/5/2024 taffer
"Taffer" is a French slang term that refers to someone who works hard or is very diligent in their job. It comes from the verb "taffer,"...
Qian Anna
Dec 5, 20241 min read
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12/4/2024 Cambrioleur
"Cambrioleur" is the French term for "burglar." Historically, the concept of burglary has been depicted in French culture and literature...
Qian Anna
Dec 4, 20241 min read
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12/3/2024 Doudou
In French culture, "Doudou" is a term of endearment typically used for a beloved person or object, such as a child's security blanket or...
Qian Anna
Dec 3, 20241 min read
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12/2/2024 Pieds de porc
"Pieds de porc" translates to "pork feet" in English. In French cuisine, it refers to pig’s trotters, which are used in various...
Qian Anna
Dec 2, 20241 min read
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12/1/2024 Mettre en valeur
"Mettre en valeur" is a French phrase that translates to "highlight" or "enhance" in English. In a cultural context, it often refers to...
Qian Anna
Dec 1, 20241 min read
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11/30/2024 Petit à petit, l'oiseau fait son nid
"Petit à petit, l'oiseau fait son nid" translates to "Little by little, the bird builds its nest." This French proverb conveys the idea...
Qian Anna
Nov 30, 20241 min read
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11/29/2024 Gribouillis
Gribouillis is a French term referring to a doodle or a sketch, typically a simple or informal drawing made without much thought....
Qian Anna
Nov 29, 20241 min read
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11/28/2024 Psychoter
"Psychoter" is a French term that means to obsessively worry or overthink something. In a historical context, it might remind us of the...
Qian Anna
Nov 28, 20241 min read
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11/27/2024 Vouvoyer
"Vouvoyer" is the French term for using the formal "vous" pronoun when addressing someone, as opposed to the informal "tu." This...
Qian Anna
Nov 27, 20241 min read
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11/26/2024 L'habit ne fait pas le moine
"L'habit ne fait pas le moine" is a French proverb that translates to "The habit does not make the monk" in English, meaning appearances...
Qian Anna
Nov 26, 20241 min read
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11/25/2024 Qui vivra verra
"Qui vivra verra" is a French proverb that translates to "Whoever lives will see" in English. It expresses the idea that only time will...
Qian Anna
Nov 25, 20241 min read
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11/24/2024 Tête de veau
Tête de veau, translated as "calf's head," is a traditional French dish that has historical roots in the cuisine of France. Historically,...
Qian Anna
Nov 24, 20241 min read
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11/23/2024 Anticonstitutionnellement
"Anticonstitutionnellement" is a French word famously known for being one of the longest non-scientific words in the French language,...
Qian Anna
Nov 23, 20241 min read
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11/22/2024 Bricoleur
"Bricoleur" is a French term that originally referred to a handyman or DIY enthusiast who adeptly uses whatever materials are at hand to...
Qian Anna
Nov 22, 20241 min read
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